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Junior utility player Brigette Nordberg throws the ball during the game against Syracuse on April 7at Dail Softball Stadium. The Wolfpack lost 5-3 with Rizzi going 3-0.

Softball set to take on NC Central in mid-week matchup

Jake Caccavaro, Staff Writer
April 22, 2019
Freshman infielder April Visser takes a swing against Wisconsin on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019 at Dail Softball Stadium. Visser went 0-3 with one strikeout in the Wolfpack’s 6-3 loss.

Wolfpack wins Easter matinee, takes series

Jake Caccavaro, Staff Writer
April 21, 2019
Junior utility player Brigette Nordberg swings at the ball on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019 at Dail Softball Stadium. Nordberg had one home run and two RBIs. The Wolfpack lost 6-3 to Wisconsin.

Softball splits Saturday doubleheader

Jake Caccavaro, Staff Writer
April 20, 2019
Junior shortstop Will Wilson looks up at the ball at the baseball game on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at Doak Field at Dail Park. The Wolfpack beat Virginia 3-0 at their military appreciation game.

Pack drops opening game of weekend series against Wake Forest

Jake Caccavaro, Staff Writer
April 18, 2019
Sophomore outfielder Sam Russ rounds first base against Virginia Tech on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at Dail Softball Stadium. Russ went 1-2 with one double and one walk in the Wolfpack’s 2-1 loss to the Hokies.

Offense stalls out, Pack falls on the road to UNC-Greensboro

Jake Caccavaro, Staff Writer
April 3, 2019
Sophomore outfielder Sam Russ hits the ball against Virginia Tech on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at Dail Softball Stadium. Russ went 1-2 with one double and one walk in the Wolfpack’s 12-1 loss to the Hokies.

Pack softball picks up first ACC series win of season at Boston College

Jake Caccavaro, Staff Writer
March 31, 2019
Junior guard Aislinn Konig tries to fight through a screen set by Iowa forward Amanda Ollinger on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at Greensboro Coliseum. Konig recorded 10 points on 4-7 shooting along with five assists. The Wolfpack lost to the Hawkeyes 79-61.

Despite loss, bright future ahead for Wolfpack

Jake Caccavaro, Staff Writer
March 30, 2019
Sophomore outfielder Angie Rizzi throws back a fly ball during the game against Campbell University on April 11, 2018 in Dail Softball Stadium. The Wolfpack beat the Fighting Camels 6-5

Wolfpack sinks Seahawks, ends losing streak

Jake Caccavaro, Staff Writer
March 27, 2019
Sophomore infielder Logan Morris rounds third base on her way to home plate against Wisconsin on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019 at Dail Softball Stadium. Morris went 1-3 with one run batted in and one run scored. The Wolfpack lost to the Badgers 6-3.

Softball swept by Florida State in weekend series

Jake Caccavaro, Staff Writer
March 24, 2019
Redshirt senior guard Torin Dorn goes up for a layup. Dorn was a major player with 19 points and nine rebounds in his 31 minutes of play. The Wolfpack had an intense back and forth battle but were able to outlast Hofstra for an 84-78 win on Tuesday, March 19 in Reynolds Coliseum.

Wolfpack downs Hofstra, advances to second round of NIT

Jake Caccavaro, Staff Writer
March 19, 2019
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COMMENTARY: NCAA selection committee’s inconsistency on full display

Jake Caccavaro, Staff Writer
March 18, 2019
The NC State women’s basketball team celebrates their seeding in the NCAA tournament in Reynolds Coliseum on March 18, 2019. The No. 3 seed Wolfpack will take on the No. 14 seed Maine on Saturday, March 26, 2019 in Reynolds Coliseum.

Wolfpack women’s basketball gets No. 3 seed, will host regional

Jake Caccavaro, Staff Writer
March 18, 2019
Junior Pitcher Devin Wallace pitches against Campbell on Saturday, March 4, 2019 at Dail Softball Stadium. Wallace pitched five innings, striking out seven and giving up one hit. The Wolfpack beat the Camels 8-0.

Wolfpack’s bats stay cold, swept by Virginia Tech

Jake Caccavaro, Staff Writer
March 17, 2019
Freshman infielder Tyler McDonough celebrates his walk-off base hit against Florida State on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at Doak Field. McDonough went 3-4 with one double, two runs batted in, two runs scored and one walk in the Wolfpack’s 9-8 win over the Seminoles.

McDonough walks it off, Pack extends winning streak

Jake Caccavaro, Staff Writer
March 17, 2019
Sophomore outfielder Sam Russ hits the ball against Virginia Tech on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at Dail Softball Stadium. Russ went 1-2 with one double and one walk in the Wolfpack’s 12-1 loss to the Hokies.

Offense struggles, softball drops second in a row to Virginia Tech

Jake Caccavaro, Staff Writer
March 16, 2019
Junior guard Markell Johnson drives to the basket during ACC Tournament game versus the Clemson Tigers on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 in the Spectrum Center. Johnson scored 23 points and led the Wolfpack team in points. Johnson's performance against the Tigers helped the team overcome a 16 point deficit at the end of the first half. The Wolfpack beat Clemson 59-58.

Johnson continues to dominate second-half play

Jake Caccavaro, Staff Writer
March 13, 2019
Junior utility player Brigette Nordberg swings at the ball on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019 at Dail Softball Stadium. Nordberg had one home run and two RBIs. The Wolfpack lost 6-3 to Wisconsin.

Softball downs Charleston Southern, wins fourth straight

Jake Caccavaro, Staff Writer
March 12, 2019
Senior foward DD Rodgers dodges the Seminoles defense and goes up for a layup during the ACC Women's Basketball Tournament on Friday, March 8, 2019 in the Greensboro Coliseum. Rodgers scored 16 points and had 10 assists against Florida State. The Wolfpack recieved a double bye in the tournament and had their first match-up against the Seminoles. The Wolfpack beat Florida State 69-62 to advance to the semi-finals.

Pack escapes Florida State, sets up rematch with Louisville

Jake Caccavaro, Staff Writer
March 9, 2019
Junior utility player Brigette Nordberg swings at the ball on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019 at Dail Softball Stadium. Nordberg had one home run and two RBIs. The Wolfpack lost 6-3 to Wisconsin.

Brigette Nordberg establishing herself as a superstar player

Jake Caccavaro, Staff Writer
March 7, 2019
Junior pitcher Devin Wallace pitches the ball on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019 at Dail Softball Stadium. Wallace pitched four innings, struck out six and gave up five earned runs. The Wolfpack lost 6-3.

Wolfpack drops midweek game to Valparaiso, loses streak

Jake Caccavaro, Staff Writer
March 5, 2019
Freshman pitcher Sydney Nester winds up to pitch against Wisconsin on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019 at Dail Softball Stadium. Nester pitched three innings, striking out two and giving up four hits, five walks and one earned run. The Wolfpack lost 6-3.

Nordberg homers again, Pack downs Charleston Southern

Jake Caccavaro, Staff Writer
March 2, 2019
Junior utility player Brigette Nordberg hits a foul ball against Wisconsin on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019 at Dail Softball Stadium. Nordberg went 1-3 with one home run and two runs batted in in the Wolfpack’s 6-3 loss.

Pack homers four times in win over Campbell

Jake Caccavaro, Staff Writer
March 2, 2019
*Editor's note: the original photo has been replaced. Senior infielder Natalie Jones throws the ball to first base against the Kansas Jayhawks on Friday March 1, 2019 in Dail Softball Stadium. The Pack beat the Kansas Jayhawks 4-1.

Wolfpack downs Kansas, extends winning streak

Jake Caccavaro, Staff Writer
March 1, 2019
Junior utility player Brigette Nordberg stands at first base on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019 at Dail Softball Stadium. Nordberg had one home run, two runs batted in and one run scored. The Wolfpack lost to Wisconsin 6-3.

Nordberg hits three home runs, softball mercy rules Murray State

Jake Caccavaro, Staff Writer
February 25, 2019
Freshman pitcher Sydney Nester winds up to pitch against Wisconsin on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019 at Dail Softball Stadium. Nester pitched three innings, striking out two and giving up four hits, five walks and one earned run. The Wolfpack lost 6-3.

Wolfpack softball sweeps doubleheader

Jake Caccavaro, Staff Writer
February 24, 2019
Devin Wallace, a sophomore pitcher, throws the ball during the game against Campbell University on April 11, 2018 in Dail Softball Stadium. The Wolfpack beat the Fighting Camels 6-5, for their twenty-first win of the season.

Wolfpack softball shut out by Nebraska, drops fourth in a row

Jake Caccavaro, Staff Writer
February 17, 2019
Devin Wallace, a sophomore pitcher, throws the ball during the game against Campbell University on April 11, 2018 in Dail Softball Stadium. The Wolfpack beat the Fighting Camels 6-5, for their twenty-first win of the season.

Pack loses to Wisconsin, drops second game of doubleheader

Jake Caccavaro, Staff Writer
February 15, 2019
Sophomore outfielder Angie Rizzi throws back a fly ball during the game against Campbell University on April 11, 2018 in Dail Softball Stadium. The Wolfpack beat the Fighting Camels 6-5

Softball drops home opener to Nebraska

Jake Caccavaro, Staff Writer
February 15, 2019
Freshman outfielder Sam Russ looks to throw to the infield against East Carolina on Oct. 6, 2017 in Dail Softball Stadium. The Wolfpack won the first game of that day’s doubleheader 8-1.

Russ brings a mix of power and speed to the Wolfpack

Jake Caccavaro, Staff Writer
February 14, 2019
Freshman center Elissa Cunane attacks the basket against Maine on Saturday, Dec. 15 at Reynolds Coliseum. Cunane scored 11 points on 4-4 shooting along with eight rebounds and four turnovers in the Wolfpack’s 84-46 win.

Women’s basketball drops second straight game in nailbiter at FSU

Jake Caccavaro, Staff Writer
February 7, 2019
Sophomore outfielder Angie Rizzi looks in anticipation of a home run at Dail Softball Field on Friday, Oct. 19, 2018. The Wolfpack defeated Elon 7-4.

NC State softball looks to have a home run season

Jake Caccavaro, Staff Writer
February 7, 2019
Graduate guard Kiara Leslie drives toward the basket against Virginia Tech on Sunday, Jan. 20 at Reynolds Coliseum. Leslie recorded a game-high 25 points along with seven rebounds in the Wolfpack’s 70-61 overtime win.

Leslie leads Wolfpack over Wake Forest for 21st straight

Jake Caccavaro, Staff Writer
January 31, 2019
Head coach Wes Moore yells from the bench on Sunday, Jan. 20 at Reynolds Coliseum. The Wolfpack beat Virginia Tech 70-61 in overtime.

COMMENTARY: Men’s, women’s basketball set up well for future

Jake Caccavaro, Staff Writer
January 28, 2019
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Club flag football off the ground and running

Jake Caccavaro, Staff Writer
January 16, 2019
Sophomore midfielder Tziarra King prepares to juke the defense. King had a big game with six shots, two goals and an assist during the 3-0 win over Syracuse on Saturday, Oct 14, 2017 at Dail Soccer Stadium.

Women’s soccer poised for strong season

Jake Caccavaro, Staff Writer
August 19, 2018
North Carolina FC midfielder Kyle Bekker dribbles away from opponents on Saturday, March 17 at Sahlen's Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park. NCFC lost to the Tampa Bay Rowdies 3-1.

NCFC surging into playoff contention, Courage wins NWSL Shield

Jake Caccavaro, Staff Writer
August 5, 2018
Redshirt senior Michael Macchiavello was a bright spot in an otherwise dismal showing for the Pack. Macchiavello picked up his biggest win of the year with a pair of take downs in the third period to win 7-5 over No. 1 Kollin Moore. The Wolfpack fell hard 29-6 to No. 2 Ohio State in Reynolds Coliseum on Sunday.

COMMENTARY: Nonrevenue sports need more fan attention

Jake Caccavaro, Staff Writer
July 29, 2018
Head coach Dave Doeren brings his players in for a huddle against Old Dominion on Sept. 17, 2016 at Carter-Finley Stadium. The Wolfpack offense produced a total of 470 yards in their 49-22 win.

COMMENTARY: Pack football needs results to follow recruiting success

Jake Caccavaro, Staff Writer
July 15, 2018
Jennifer Patrick-Swift will be taking over the NC State Softball team next season. Patrick-Swift most recently coached at Saint Francis University, where she won back-to-back Northeast Conference championships in her last two seasons.

NC State softball’s new head coach brings high expectations

Jake Caccavaro, Staff Writer
July 8, 2018
Nazmi Albadawi, a former NC State Soccer player and current midfielder for North Carolina FC, evades an opponent during a game in June 2017.

Tale of two football clubs for NCFC and Courage

Jake Caccavaro, Staff Writer
June 24, 2018
Sophomore outfielder Jade Caraway slides towards third base at the NC State vs. Niagara softball match at Dail Softball Stadium on March 23. The Wolfpack won the match against the Eagles 9-1.

Caraway to transfer from NC State

Jake Caccavaro, Staff Writer
June 22, 2018
Head coach Kevin Keatts yells down court to his team pushing an early lead. The Wolfpack showed off its new defense and a high-powered offense with a 109-66 win over Mars Hill on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017 at PNC Arena.

COMMENTARY: Revenue sports have the right leaders in place

Jake Caccavaro, Staff Writer
June 17, 2018
Benjamin Shipp wins his first college title at the Golfweek Conference Challenge 2017 with a 10 under.

Wolfpack men’s golf finishes 24th at NCAAs

Jake Caccavaro, Staff Writer
June 3, 2018
Debbie Yow became NC State’s director of athletics in 2010. Before becoming an director of athletics. Yow worked as a women's basketball coach, averaging 20 wins per season over eight years as a head coach.

Wolfpack has program record 11 teams in top 25

Jake Caccavaro, Staff Writer
June 3, 2018
Jennifer Patrick-Swift, formerly the head coach at Saint Francis University, will be taking over the NC State Softball team next season.

Patrick-Swift ready to turn around softball program

Jake Caccavaro, Staff Writer
June 3, 2018
Junior outfielder Brett Kinneman bats against Florida State at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park on Friday. Kinneman went 0-4 with two strikeouts as the Wolfpack lost 5-2.

Postseason struggles continue for Pack baseball

Jake Caccavaro, Staff Writer
May 27, 2018
Devin Wallace, a sophomore pitcher, throws the ball during a game against Campbell University on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at Dail Softball Stadium. The Wolfpack beat the Fighting Camels 6-5, for their twenty-first win of the season.

Disappointing season leads to Rychcik’s exit

Jake Caccavaro, Staff Writer
May 27, 2018
Sophomore infielder Will Wilson swings at a pitch on Friday at Doak Field. Wilson went 2-4 with 4 RBIs as the Wolfpack beat Wake Forest 8-5.

Wolfpack sweeps Wake, wins eighth straight game

Jake Caccavaro, Staff Writer
May 13, 2018
The NC State baseball team celebrates their win against William & Mary on Saturday at Doak Field. A six-run eighth inning pushed the Wolfpack to an 8-4 win.

Wolfpack looks to extend winning streak

Jake Caccavaro, Staff Writer
May 10, 2018
Haylee Kobziak, a sophomore infielder, gets a handshake from head coach Shawn Rychcik on her way to home base after hitting a home run during the game against Campbell University on Wednesday in Dail Softball Stadium. The Wolfpack beat the Fighting Camels 6-5 for their 21st win this season.

Pack no-hit by Florida State

Jake Caccavaro, Staff Writer
May 5, 2018
Freshman catcher Cheyenne Balzer catches a ball that Elon missed. Balzer had four at bats with one hit and one run in the 4-2 loss to the Eagles on April 6th at Dail Softball Stadium.

Wolfpack looks to right ship against Spartans

Jake Caccavaro, Staff Writer
April 25, 2018
Senior outfielder Josh McLain hits the ball hard during the 8-3 win over UNC-Chapel Hill at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park on Tuesday.

Battle-tested Pack ready to break trend

Jake Caccavaro, Staff Writer
April 22, 2018
The cheerleading team throws up their wolfies as the stadium lights up Wolfpack Red after the 77-64 win over UNC-CH in the Greensboro Coliseum on Thursday, March 1 to head to the quarter finals of the ACC tournament.

Cheerleading takes home two national championships

Jake Caccavaro, Staff Writer
April 15, 2018
Outfielder Jade Caraway, a freshman majoring in exploratory studies, tosses back a ball during a game against UNC-Wilmington on April 19, 2017 in Dail Softball Stadium. Despite their efforts, the Wolfpack lost to the Seahawks 6-0 for their twenty-ninth loss this season.

Offense finds groove against Tar Heels

Jake Caccavaro, Staff Writer
April 14, 2018
Sophomore outfielder Angie Rizzi runs toward first base after a base hit during the game against East Carolina. The Wolfpack would win the game 8-1, the first game of a doubleheader in Dail Softball Stadium on Oct. 6.

Wolfpack drops weekend opener to Tar Heels

Jake Caccavaro, Staff Writer
April 13, 2018
Sophmore outfielder Angie Rizzi rounds second base as she watches the ball go into the outfield during the game against ECU. The Wolfpack defended Dail Softball Stadium winning game one 8-1 and tying game two 5-5 on Oct 6.

Wolfpack softball swept by Boston College

Jake Caccavaro, Staff Writer
April 8, 2018
Senior Nicole Wild performs on the beam in the NCAA Regional Championship in Reynolds Coliseum on Saturday. She scored 9.825 in this event, making her the highest scorer on her team for beam.

Gymnastics places third in NCAA Regional Championship

Jake Caccavaro, Staff Writer
April 7, 2018
Pitcher Brittany Nimmo winds up a pitch at the game against Michigan on Friday, Feb. 17 at Dail Softball Stadium. Nimmo pitched for 1.2 innings. NC State lost to Michigan 12-0.

Wolfpack drops second game of Breast Cancer Awareness doubleheader

Jake Caccavaro, Staff Writer
April 6, 2018
Sophmore outfielder Angie Rizzi rounds second base as she watches the ball go into the outfield during the game against ECU. The Wolfpack defended Dail Softball Stadium winning game one 8-1 and tying game two 5-5 on Oct 6.

Sloppy defense dooms Pack against Boston College

Jake Caccavaro, Staff Writer
April 6, 2018
Redshirt junior guard Trevor Lacey shoots a three pointer at the buzzer to end the first half of NC State's 3rd round game of the NCAA Tournament against Villanova Saturday, March 21, 2015. Lacey had 17 points in the Wolfpack's 71-68 win over the No. 1 seed Wildcats at CONSOL Energy Center in Pittsburgh, PA.

Wolfpack upset marks birth of a dynasty

Jake Caccavaro, Staff Writer
April 3, 2018
Sophomore outfielder Angie Rizzi sprints away from home plate towards first base at the NC State vs. Niagara softball game at Dail Softball Stadium on Friday. The Wolfpack defeated the Eagles 9-1.

Wolfpack travels to Louisville for weekend series

Jake Caccavaro, Staff Writer
March 28, 2018
Alyssa Compton fields a ball and throws it to first base during the game against the University of Virginia on Friday, Mar. 17, 2017 in Dail Stadium. Compton has made 126 catches this season.

Wolfpack tops Spartans behind Wallace’s dominant performance

Jake Caccavaro, Staff Writer
March 27, 2018
Sophomore outfielder Angie Rizzi sprints away from home plate towards first base at the NC State vs. Niagara softball game at Dail Softball Stadium on Friday. The Wolfpack defeated the Eagles 9-1.

Wolfpack softball tops Niagara in first game of RDU/RTP Challenge

Jake Caccavaro, Staff Writer
March 23, 2018
Redshirt junior guard Kiara Leslie brings the ball up court during the 74-61 win of the Play4Kay game on Sunday, Feb. 18 in Reynolds Coliseum.

Wolfpack hosts Phoenix in NCAA Tourney

Jake Caccavaro, Staff Writer
March 15, 2018
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